2025 Kia EV5: Australian pricing for midsize electric SUV

Australian pricing has been revealed for the 2025 Kia EV5 medium SUV, and while it's arriving later than planned, the Korean carmaker is making up for the delay with a compelling value proposition.

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Pricing

The 2025 Kia EV5 will kick off from $56,770 drive-away for the base Air Standard Range variant.

The mid-range EV5 Air Long Range comes in from $63,990, while the Earth AWD Long Range is priced from $68,990.

The top-spec GT-Line AWD Long Range is the most expensive, with a drive-away price of $75,990.

The EV5's pricing positions it competitively in Australia's growing EV market, especially as it relates to size and driving range.

Speaking with Wheels, Kia Australia product boss Roland Rivero put it simply, lining himself up for an Understatement of the Year award: "It's an important model for us".

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The EV5 is Kia's first model to come to Australia from Chinese production, and this is understood to have played a key role in the company's ability to deliver sharp pricing.

“EV5 marks a significant milestone in Kia’s global journey to increase access and take-up of electric vehicles," said Kia Australia CEO, Damien Meredith.

“As we affirm our commitment to becoming a leading sustainable mobility provider, we’re pleased to announce pricing and key features that give EV5 a competitive edge in the local electric vehicle market.”

The EV5's sharp pricing also bodes well for the smaller EV3, due in Australia next year.

Mini match-up

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Platform, power and driving range

The EV5 is built on Kia’s new EV-focused N3-ek platform rather than the more expensive E-GMP that underpins the EV6, and will be offered in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations.

The base Air variant is powered by a 64.2 kWh battery in its standard-range form, while the long-range version comes with an 88.1 kWh battery. The Earth and GT-Line trims both use the larger battery, providing more power and extended range.

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The batteries are lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) units sourced from China’s BYD for better fast-charge capability and ease in charging to 100 percent, without degrading the battery over time.

The single-motor FWD models produce 160kW and 310Nm, while the dual-motor AWD variants increase that to 230kW and 480Nm.

Driving range varies depending on the model, with the Air Standard Range capable of up to 400km, while the Long Range variants claim up to 555 km (WLTP).

Charging

Kia has equipped the EV5 with DC fast charging capability up to 175 kW, allowing a charge from 10 to 80 percent in around 27 minutes.

While this is slower than the bigger and more expensive EV6, the EV5's charging speed and time is fairly competitive with many other mid-size electric SUVs.

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Features

The EV5 offers dual 12.3-inch displays in every variant, paired with a 5-inch bridging segment for climate control and other vehicle functions.

Kia's new ccNC infotainment system is also featured, with over-the-air (OTA) updates to keep the software current. Kia Connect provides additional connectivity features such as remote monitoring and control. In terms of convenience, all models include the Shift-by-Wire gear selector, while the Earth and GT-Line trims add a Smart Power Tailgate for easy access to the boot.

For the tech-savvy buyer, the GT-Line includes several advanced features like the Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD), Fingerprint Module, and Remote Smart Park Assist 2 (RSPA 2).

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Boot space

The Kia EV5 offers a reasonable amount of cargo space for a mid-size SUV, although specific boot capacity figures are yet to be confirmed.

As Nathan Ponchard put it on his April walkaround review in Sydney, the EV5's boot space "is tremendous".

"In person, it’s intelligently shaped and looks highly useful."

Based on the vehicle’s size and platform, it is expected to have a boot space similar to that of competitors like the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5, which generally offer around 500 litres with the rear seats up and expand significantly with the seats folded flat. More precise figures for the EV5 should be released closer to its local launch.

The EV5 also has a small storage space under the bonnet at the front end.

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2025 Kia EV5 pricing for Australia